Understanding Comma Splices and Fused Sentences
Andrea Lunsford's "The Everyday Writer" explains the errors of comma splices and fused sentences, offering various ways to repair them such as separating clauses, using coordinating conjunctions, semicolons, rewriting as an independent or dependent clause, or linking with a dash. This comprehensive guide provides practical examples and solutions for rectifying these common grammar mistakes.
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Comma Splices and Fused Sentences Andrea Lunsford The Everyday Writer
Definition A comma splice results from placing only a comma between clauses. A fused or run-on sentence is the same error with NO punctuation between clauses. They can be repaired in several ways including:
Repairing CS and Fused (RO) Sentences Separate the clauses into two sentences. My mothers spends long hours every spring tilling the soil and moving manure, this part of gardening is nauseating. . This My mothers spends long hours every spring tilling the soil and moving manure, this part of gardening is nauseating.
Repairing CS and Fused (RO) Sentences Link the clauses with a comma and a coordinating conjunction. I should pay my tuition I need a new car. I should pay my tuition , but I need a new car.
Repairing CS and Fused (RO) Sentences Link the clauses with a semicolon. The practice of journalism is changing dramatically advances in technology have sped up news cycles. The practice of journalism is changing dramatically; advances in technology have sped up news cycles.
Repairing CS and Fused (RO) Sentences Rewrite the clauses as one independent clause. A large part of my mail is advertisements, most of the rest is bills. Most and A large part of my mail is advertisements, most of the rest is bills.
Repairing CS and Fused (RO) Sentences Rewrite one independent clause as a dependent clause. The arts and crafts movement called for handmade objects, it reacted against mass production. which reacted against mass production, The arts and crafts movement, called for handmade objects, it reacted against mass production.
Repairing CS and Fused (RO) Sentences Link the two clauses with a dash. Exercise trends come and go, this year yoga is hot. Exercise trends come and go this year yoga is hot.
